He Quan suddenly recalled the scene when he first met her, when she was standing under the wisteria flowers. He immediately chose the wisteria flower and kept thanking Gu Songhan.
Logically speaking, Jiang Segu should be happy that he helped He Quan resolve the matter.
But seeing Gu Songhan impatiently giving He Quan advice, Jiang Segu felt a mix of emotions.
This feeling stayed with her all the way back to Magnolia Lane.
"Sixth Miss Jiang, we've arrived at Magnolia Lane. He Quan and I will go ahead first. I'll wait for Madam Hou at the manor!"
"Are you afraid that people will see this and misunderstand Deputy Commander Gu?"
Gu Songhan was naturally afraid that people would see it and misunderstand, but he wasn't afraid that others would misunderstand him, but rather that others would misunderstand Jiang Segu!
Just as he was about to explain, Jiang Segu continued, "Today I have witnessed another side of Deputy Commander Gu. It has truly broadened my horizons. In the future, if I want to choose gifts for someone, I hope that Deputy Commander Gu can be as resourceful as he is today!"
Although her voice sounded perfectly normal, her words carried a clear hint of displeasure.
Gu Songhan instantly understood; the little girl was angry!
But... what's there to be angry about?
He was angry that he helped He Quan come up with a plan to select Hua Sheng.
But he didn't want the girl to waste her breath or talk to He Quan any more!
Besides, He Quan is a man. Even if he helps He Quan, it's not worth making the young girl angry!
Qiaohe, sitting in the carriage with Jiang Segu, was very worried for Gu Songhan!
Her daughter is angry, why doesn't her husband say a few words to coax her?
Don't ask why you're angry, it's never wrong to apologize!
How could the son-in-law not even know this!
And so, amidst Gu Songhan's bewilderment and Qiaohe's anxious dismay, Jiang Segu entered the Marquis's residence...
Upon returning to her courtyard, Jiang Segu instructed Mama Hou to summon Xiao Cui, the maid who had guarded Mama Xiao that night.
"Replying to your question, young lady, Xiao Cui was frightened when she saw Madam Xiao's body that morning and has been in a daze ever since. So this old servant took it upon herself to let her go home to recuperate!"
"It's still not better?"
Madam Hou nodded, "Yesterday I went to see Xiao Cui at her house, but she was still in a daze!" As she spoke, she sighed, "She's still too young and inexperienced!"
Jiang Segu couldn't recall anyone named Xiao Cui. When he heard what Mama Hou said, he was about to give up, but then he remembered what Aunt Lan had said and decided to go to Xiao Cui's house himself.
“Aunt Hou, we still need you to go out for a bit later…”
The words lingered on his tongue, but he didn't tell the truth after all. "You'll have to come with me to the storeroom first!"
This is her second time entering the warehouse since her rebirth.
"What are you looking for, young lady? This old servant will find it for you!"
"I just wanted to take a look..."
Jiang Segu wandered around the small storeroom and found the incomplete Yingluo again. He suddenly remembered the day Gu Songhan revealed his identity. Although he took out the South Pearl and the Golden Lock, he did not return them to her!
Jiang Segu, who was already in a bad mood, became even more furious when he discovered this!
She originally intended to find something random and use the excuse of delivering it to get Madam Hou to go to Gu Songhan, and then have Gu Songhan talk to Madam Hou in person about digging up Madam Xiao's grave!
Now, she doesn't want to look anymore!
Jiang Segu closed the jewelry box. "Aunt Hou, please take this next door to Young Master Gu!"
Madam Hou couldn't understand why her perfectly fine daughter would send this broken necklace to Young Master Gu.
Judging from the girl's expression, she seemed quite unhappy!
If she's unhappy, given her personality, shouldn't she just ignore Young Master Gu from now on?
Why do we still need to send Yingluo over?
Mrs. Hou was puzzled, but showed no sign of it on her face. She then took the jewelry box and went next door...
When Gu Songhan saw that Madam Hou had arrived, he nodded slightly as a sign of courtesy.
"Young Master Gu, this was sent by my young lady!"
Gu Songhan took the box and was about to open it when Madam Hou said, "Forgive this old servant for speaking out of turn, but I hope Young Master Gu will be understanding of my Third Mistress and not have any further involvement with my young lady!"
Having said that, he bowed and prepared to take his leave!
Gu Songhan frowned slightly. Did the little girl not tell Madam Hou that she was coming to show him the way?
He quickly opened the jewelry box and saw the necklace he often saw in his dreams in the Northwest. His heart fluttered, and he called out to Mama Hou.
"Mother, wait a moment! It seems your young lady thinks there are too many gossips at the Marquis's residence and hasn't told me the true purpose of our trip! Mother, please wait a moment, I'll put my things down and then we'll leave!"
He carefully closed the jewelry box, then went to his dormitory and placed it in a dark cabinet with utmost care.
While outwardly appearing calm, Hou's mother was inwardly trembling with fear.
Girl... does this mean you've become suspicious of her?
Therefore, we beg Young Master Gu to get rid of her!
Just as Madam Hou was so flustered she almost couldn't stand, Gu Songhan's voice rang out behind her, "Please take me to the place where Madam Xiao is buried!"
Xiao's mother?
Why is this bringing up Xiao's mother again?
Suppressing her panic, Madam Hou turned around and asked, "Why does Young Master Gu want to go to Madam Xiao's grave?"
"Your mother doesn't need to know this. Just take me there. This is what your daughter wants too!"
Knowing she wouldn't get any information from him, Madam Hou had no choice but to lead the way.
Throughout the journey, Mrs. Hou was somewhat uneasy, feeling as if something was about to happen.
If she had known beforehand that the young lady wanted her to lead Young Master Gu to find Madam Xiao's grave, she would definitely have discussed a plan with someone before coming to find Young Master Gu!
Right now, she was completely caught off guard and couldn't think of any solutions!
We arrived at the ginkgo forest soon.
Led by Hou's mother, Gu Songhan found Xiao's mother's grave.
After examining the soil and confirming it was a new grave, he said to Madam Hou, "I'll take you back to the city first!"
"No need, Young Master Gu is too nosy. This old servant can go back by myself!"
"That's good then, Ah Xiang, you've safely escorted Madam Hou back to the Hou residence!"
Madam Hou waved her hands repeatedly, "This won't do! If this old servant uses Young Master Gu's carriage, how will Young Master Gu return to the city!"
"It's alright, I have someone coming to meet me!"
Mrs. Hou felt a chill run down her spine; someone else was coming!
Before she could think further, Gu Songhan gestured for her to proceed.
Madam Hou forced herself to remain calm and boarded the carriage.
As the carriage drove away, a hint of coldness appeared in Gu Songhan's eyes.
There seems to be something wrong with this Madam Hou!
Gu Songhan didn't have to wait long before Qu Shaowu arrived with his men, following the signs along the way and leading the coroner.
After a thorough examination, the coroner determined that the true cause of Xiao's mother's death was poisoning.
Gu Songhan wasn't surprised by this, but he wondered whether the person behind Xiao's mother had given her the drug before or after she went to the little girl's place!
There's another crucial question: why did that person kill Xiao's mother?
Did Xiao's mother know too much that she shouldn't have known?
Or perhaps Xiao's mother is no longer of any use!
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